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Does this stuff eat away at your tires?

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Does this stuff eat away at your tires?

I bet not but...I really dont know. I came back from a quick flight this am and it was hot. I continue to find this tar like stuff on my tires when taxing back to the hanger. It actually seems like its adding rubber...I know, not really but thats what it looks like. Anyone every get this stuff?

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Now that I have you here, I made a few stops on the N. circuit this AM and added a new one.
Land just past the big rock here (at the stick) and roll to a stop. Its about 500' or so with no go around. Used maybe 350' of it I figure.
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And then down to Stampede SW...the shore line in the far distance is the new landing above
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I sure lover her backside...all 41' of her... :lol:
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Posing for a picture
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Thats about it for today. Have been updating my blog daily. Check it out.

Looks like we have 4 skywagons flying in the AM. Its going to be noisy... #-o

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Re: Does this stuff eat away at your tires?

I wonder what your wing area is now with the wing-x , sportsman, and the newer style tips. Maybe 195sqft, maybe more??
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Re: Does this stuff eat away at your tires?

Looks like fun man. Was down there last weekend in the Bonanza wishing I was in the Maule. Thought I may have recognized a few of your off airport spots as I flew in and out of Truckee.
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Re: Does this stuff eat away at your tires?

Looks like it's the goo that they crackseal with.
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